IL SB2500

Amends the Community Emergency Services and Support Act to allow mobile mental health relief providers to participate in involuntary commitment processes as permitted under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, replacing previous restrictions that limited their involvement

Adds new training requirements for mobile mental health relief providers, including training on neurodivergent and developmental disability diagnoses, involuntary commitment procedures, and cultural competencies to prevent disproportionate use of involuntary commitment against any group

Defines "chemical restraint" as drugs used for discipline or convenience rather than medical treatment, and "physical restraint" as devices restricting movement that individuals cannot easily remove

Extends the deadline for 9-1-1 PSAPs to coordinate with mobile mental and behavioral health services from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2027, with pilot testing required by June 30, 2025 and statewide implementation by June 30, 2027

Requires the Division of Behavioral Health to monitor involuntary commitment use under this Act and track demographic data of individuals subject to commitment petitions by mobile mental health relief providers